Minister Bóka: Hungarian presidency of the European Council has been a success
The EU affairs minister said Hungary's EU presidency has been "distinctive, active and strategic, and an unquestionable success".
The EU affairs minister said Hungary's EU presidency has been "distinctive, active and strategic, and an unquestionable success".
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During a press briefing at the European Parliament, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán outlined Hungary’s vision for its EU presidency, stressing that the European Union must adapt to face today’s challenges.
Balázs Hankó highlighted the Hungarian practice of cooperating with universities, training institutes and companies in the framework of a strategic partnership.
Hungary’s EU presidency has prioritized the adoption of a new European Competitiveness Agreement, which Minister for EU Affairs János Bóka emphasized as crucial to reversing Europe’s economic challenges.
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Hungary’s presidency of the European Council has been subjected to double standards in Brussels.
János Bóka said the EU had given “ill-advised responses” in areas such as competitiveness, cohesion and agricultural policy, or demographic challenges.
The Hungarian presidency supports the completion of the European Health Union as a way to respond to demographic challenges and strengthen the bloc’s competitiveness.
Thérèse Blanchet and members of the government reviewed at the joint working meeting the Hungarian EU presidency’s goals.
The president said Hungary was committed to defending Europe’s interests and the rights and obligations stipulated in the founding treaties, as well as overcoming the challenges it faces.
“Hungary is gearing up for an exceptionally active EU presidency. It’s time to set aside ideological disputes and kick-start Europe’s engine. Let’s make Europe competitive again," the prime minister said.